As a full-service disputes team, AlDhabaan & Partners in association with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP  is equipped to represent clients across a variety of sectors on complex cases, with the team recently focusing on construction, real estate and investment disputes. The team is also noted for its capabilities to conduct high-value arbitration and litigation in local and cross-border investigations. Two lawyers jointly head up the department: Mohammad AlDhabaan and Saud Al Romi. AlDhabaan is an experienced litigator who specialises in M&A, restructuring and venture capital disputes, while Al Romi has particular expertise in commercial arbitration and has advised on numerous Saudi regulations.

As a boutique disputes firm, Alrubayyi & Attorneys in association with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP acts on high-value and complex arbitration and litigation cases. The practice has an established track record in anti-trust and competition-related litigation and shows notable strength in disputes involving energy, bankruptcy, real estate and tax. The team recently represented LIV Fold Inc. and the Public Investment Fund in one of the largest antitrust cases in the Kingdom. Leading the team is the ‘remarkable’ Nasser Alrubayyi, who represents international and domestic corporations across diverse sectors.

Derayah LLPC – Saudilegal offers the full suite of dispute services, with expertise in the banking, capital market, corporate, shipping and insurance sectors. The team is also well-equipped to advise on government contract claims, agencies and distributorships. Practice head Andreas Haberbeck is renowned for his ability ‘to translate the intricacies of the Saudi Arabian legal system’. Haberbeck is strengthened by Amr Kari, a former Saudi Arabian Judge, who brings experience in large-scale litigation, with particular expertise in sukuk-related cases. Additionally, Hamam Kadi brings further knowledge with his experience litigating before Saudi courts and other judicial bodies.

Khoshaim & Associates’s dispute resolution team frequently represents key Saudi and multinational corporations in some of the largest arbitration cases in the Kingdom, as well as high-stakes matters before the Saudi Arabian Supreme Court and Commercial Court. The team act for clients on a wide range of disputes, with particular expertise in bankruptcy, competition, corporate and employment matters. The practice is co-led by managing partner Zeyad Khoshaim, an expert in litigation strategy, international arbitration and risk assessment, alongside newly promoted partner Abdullah Alajlan, whose recent focus has predominantly been on disputes in the energy and industrial sectors.

Zamakhchary & Co’s dispute resolution team is renowned for its expertise in administrative, regulatory and tax disputes, both in the public and private sectors. The team benefits from a diverse group of bilingual lawyers, who hold qualifications from Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US. The team is led by Abdulatif AlHarthi, whose previous experience working with the Board of Grievances has enhanced the firm’s capabilities handling high-level administrative disputes. AlHarthi is joined by co-head Sarah Gonem who specialises in commercial litigation, and Muneerah Alwahbi who leads advocacy. The team has expanded by hiring tax dispute specialist Osama Kurdi who joined in June 2024.

Clyde & Co LLP’s team offer a multi-faceted disputes service, handling cases across local courts, arbitration, expert determination and structured negotiation. The team’s strengths span multiple sectors, with expertise in construction, engineering and insurance. The practice is led by a seasoned quartet: Ben Cowling, a trusted advisor in local construction disputes; Anas Alswailem, who leads commercial disputes; Saud Alsaab, a specialist in insurance regulation and disputes; and Riyadh manager Abdulaziz Al Bosaily.

The Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni is an experienced team that regularly represents clients before international litigation proceedings, the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, the ICC and the LCIA. The practice is particularly impressive in the transport, retail, commercial and construction sectors. Leading the team are co-managing partners Yousef Husiki and Emad Zahrani.

Hourani & Partners offers the full gamut of dispute resolution services for its local, regional and international clients. The team has recently focused on multi-jurisdictional disputes and investigations in the banking, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing and commercial sectors. The team is led by four disputes specialists: Amgad Husein and Anas Akel, who jointly lead on corporate and commercial disputes; Rudolph Goldschmidt, a specialist in disputes relating to M&A, capital markets and joint ventures; and Edoardo Betto, who focuses on matters in the oil and gas, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.

Al Tamimi & Company’s team is distinguished by its ‘expertise and knowledge of local law’ across a broad variety of sectors, with notable proficiency in banking, real estate, debt and tax disputes. The team is led by four specialists: Ahmed Basrawi leads dispute resolution in the Jeddah office, and focuses on construction, commercial and administrative disputes; Abdullah Al Tamimi and Emad Salameh head the Riyadh team, representing high-profile clients in courts and arbitration centres across the Kingdom; and Omar Amery heads the disputes practice in Al Khobar.

AlGhazzawi & Partners’ ‘robust’ disputes team attracts a distinguished roster of clients, including Saudi Aramco, Jubail Aramco and Saudi Chevron Phillips Co. The team is well-equipped to advise on complex domestic and international disputes, particularly those related to commercial, real estate, energy, banking, public procurement and administrative matters. Belal Ghazzawi leads the Jeddah practice, and brings deep expertise in commercial, real estate and construction disputes, while Hussam Ghazzawi heads the Dammam practice, and focuses on commercial and regulatory matters.

Leveraging its strong local law capabilities, Hammad & Al-Mehdar Law Firm advises on a variety of dispute domains, with a strong track record in the construction, commercial, manufacturing and real estate sectors. The team is bolstered by its three heads: Mohammad Al Mehdar, a specialist in real estate and construction disputes; Ali Al Toukhi, a key advisor for high-value construction and shareholder disputes; and Adli Hammad, a leading arbitrator with a recent focus on inheritance and real estate disputes.

Baker McKenzie Law Firm’s team handle litigation and arbitration for key corporate clients and is distinguished by its ‘versatile expertise in both U.S. and KSA Law’. The team benefit from the leadership of Abdulrahman AlAjlan, a renowned litigator and arbitrator in the Kingdom, and Anton Mikel, who regularly represents some of the largest domestic and international companies in disputes related to contract breaches, joint ventures, liquidation, and labor disputes.

Construction, real estate and financial disputes form the bedrock of Norton Rose Fulbright’s disputes practice, which is well-equipped to handle both local and international dispute resolution. The team is co-led by Riyadh-based Mohammed Altammami, who regularly represents Saudi conglomerates, international corporations and financial institutions across a broad range of sectors. Altammami joined the team via joint venture in December 2023. The team is bolstered by co-head Nick Sharratt, who is based in Dubai and was recently appointed as the firm’s regional Head of Dispute Resolution in the Middle East.

AS&H Clifford Chance‘s practice provides expertise in arbitration and litigation across the banking and financing, commercial and real estate sectors. The team is bolstered by the leadership of Dr. Abdullah Al-Aljan, a former judge at the Ministry of Justice, who specialises in commercial real estate and contracting disputes. Other names to note are Dr. Fahad Abuhimed and Yasser Al Hussain.

DLA Piper Legal Consultants handles commercial, finance and construction disputes, including complex matters arising from economic sanctions, employment, tax, data protection and bankruptcy. In addition to litigation, the team boasts significant arbitration experience, representing clients in major international and regional arbitration centres. The team is led by Dubai-based Andrew Mackenzie, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator.

BLK Partners provide local litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution spanning the insurance, construction, TMT, energy, infrastructure and healthcare sectors. Practice heads Wissam Hachem and Khulaif Al-Enezee lead on high-profile and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Faisal Adnan Baassiri Law Firm in association with Ashurst LLP’s team specialises in dispute resolution across the energy, transport, infrastructure and construction sectors. Managing partner and practice head Faisal Adnan Baassiri bolsters the team’s offering with his experience representing prominent local and international financial institutions and corporations. The team has enhanced its capabilities with the addition of Tammam Kaissi from the firm’s Dubai office in July 2024.

The CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Lawyers and Consultants team is recognised for its ‘deep knowledge of Saudi laws and international practices’, with construction, energy and commercial disputes forming the cornerstone of its practice. The team is led by Mohammed Aldowish, who joined from Clyde & Co LLP in 2023 and represents high-profile international clients before courts and tribunals. Jay Randhawa is the go-to adviser for construction-related disputes.

Mohammed AlAqeel & Co provides commercial dispute resolution services and has extensive experience representing clients in various Saudi courts and committees. The team is led by a seasoned trio: Mohammed Al-Aqeel, a respected arbitrator, along with Abdullah Al-Aqeel and Abdullah Al-Shurimi, both of whom are accomplished commercial litigators.

Omar Al-Rasheed & Partners Law Firm’s team is highly skilled in advising both domestic and international clients on disputes across a myriad of sectors. The practice is proficient at handling corporate disputes, with dedicated sub-departments for collections, tax and zakat disputes. Managing partner Omar Alrasheed and Walid Alkhalaf, are highly experienced litigators. Co-head Reed Runnels‘ expertise spans the full spectrum of corporate disputes.

Under the leadership of Fahad AlDehais Al Malki, SuhailPartners LLP’ team represents companies and shareholders in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Key practice strengths include breaches of contract, fraud, corporate governance and compliance and commercial regulatory enforcement.